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Sep 11, 2024 · Benedict Arnold (1741–1801) was an American officer who served the cause of the American Revolution until 1779, when he shifted his allegiance to the British. His name became an epithet for traitor in the United States.
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- Benedict Arnold was a patriot officer who served the cause of the American Revolution until 1779, when he shifted his allegiance to the British.
- Benedict Arnold betrayed the Continental Army to the British when he made secret overtures to British headquarters in May 1779 and, a year later, i...
- Benedict Arnold was unhappy with his position in the Continental Army by the time he betrayed the cause of the American Revolution to the British....
- After Benedict Arnold betrayed the Continental Army, his British contact, Major John André, was captured by the Americans and hanged as a spy while...
- “Benedict Arnold” is an epithet for “traitor” in the United States; calling a person a “Benedict Arnold” implies that they are a traitor.
Sep 21, 2024 · On September 21st, 1780, American General Benedict Arnold betrayed his country by conspiring with the British to surrender West Point. His treason was uncove...
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Sep 20, 2024 · In conjunction with the exhibit, the White Plains Public will also premiere “Revolutionary Westchester: The Story of Benedict Arnold, John André and Three Honest Militiamen.” This presentation tells the story of Arnold’s treason, André’s role as General Clinton’s top spymaster, André’s capture, Arnold’s escape behind British lines and André’s trial and execution as a spy.
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1 day ago · Treason of the Blackest Dye highlights a fascinating chapter in the Revolutionary War, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and chance circumstances. On September 22, 1780, U.S. General Benedict Arnold secretly turned over plans for the fortification at West Point to British spy Major John André.
Sep 16, 2024 · Before Benedict Arnold's name became synonymous with 'traitor,' he had been hailed as a hero of the American Revolutionary War. His rise from militiaman to trusted ally of George Washington was the stuff of legends.
Sep 20, 2024 · September 20 at 2:00 PM PDT. On this day, Benedict Arnold’s infamous betrayal during the American Revolutionary War shocked the world. We also celebrate the journey of the Hobbits from J...
4 days ago · The New York State Archives, Archives Partnership Trust and the New York State Museum, in collaboration with the nonprofit organization Revolutionary Westchester 250, today announced the opening of Treason of the Blackest Dye: The True Story of Arnold, André, and the Three Honest Militiamen Exhibition at The Coach Barn at Pocantico, in Tarrytown, New York. This extraordinary exhibition, open from September 25 until December 11, 2024, tells the story of Benedict Arnold’s betrayal and the ...
